Mahershalalhashbaz Ali is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Richard Tyler on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400, and "Tizzy" in the 2008 motion picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Ali was born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore in Oakland, California. Raised a Christian, he later converted to Ahmadiyya Islam. His father, Phillip, appeared in musical theater. He is named after one of the sons of Isaiah in the Bible.
| Birthdate: | February 16, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | Oakland, California |
| Age: | 38 |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Education: | New York University |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Also known as: | Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore, Mahershala Ali, Mahershala Karin-Ali |